Fast Forward Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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| Description | Courses | |
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| 1 week more for free | Special Offers Description: 1 week more for free on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 4 weeks Courses starting from 02.06.2008 to 25.08.2008 |
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1. Sao Paulo Show all language schools in Sao Paulo and Brazil
General Information on Sao Paulo
Brazil´s Sao Paulo has become known mostly as a good place to do business. In the city there are a number of things to see ranging from exhibitions and open-air shows to museums with theatres putting on high level performances. And as paulistas also have the right to enjoy life, their capital city has a range of restaurants running from the simple and delicious to establishments that equal the world´s better restaurants. The various districts where different cultures predominate offer us the opportunity to live side by side with the most varied habits and customs. It is therefore in gastronomy, culture and in the night life that the city holds its great fascination.
Cost of living in Brazil
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Brazil is around US$ 1.65.
General Information on Fast Forward Institute
The language school Fast Forward Institute was founded in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1991. The school is located in an upper class residential neighbourhood close to universities and shopping centers.
Facilities
The school provides Internet access as well as a movie room. Books and magazines are also available.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Sao Paulo. It takes 50 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Fast Forward Institute in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 40 Adult courses throughout the year: 18 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| Portuguese teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 21 years throughout the year: 23 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years | |
| Student nationalities: | England 7 % France 2 % Holland 5 % | Italy 2 % Japan 2 % Switzerland 19 % USA 29 % |
| 1 Group IntensiveLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 310 | 520 | 730 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 07.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 2 Group Super IntensiveLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 430 | 720 | 1030 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 340 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 07.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 15:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 Private IntensiveLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 770 | 1470 | 2170 | 2860 | 3560 | 4260 | 5660 | 7060 | 8460 | 700 |
| Includes lunch with the teacher. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Private Super IntensiveLessons per week: 50 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1560 | 3060 | 4560 | 6060 | 7560 | 9060 | 12060 | 15060 | 18060 | 1500 |
| Includes lunch with the teacher every day as well as tailor made activities during the week. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 18:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Salud Medical BrasilLessons per week: 20 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 2300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 4 weeks of Portuguese classes. For medical students only. Focus on plastic surgery with hospital observation classes. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 04.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Volunteer WorkLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1800 | -- | -- | 2300 | -- | -- | -- |
| Volunteer Program: 4 weeks of Portuguese classes plus 4 weeks of volunteering. Lodging with a family (half board) during classes and in an apartment or hostel (shared room, no meals) during volunteer work. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 7 Private ExecutiveLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 1035 | 2010 | 2985 | 3960 | 4935 | 5910 | 7860 | 9810 | 11760 | 975 |
| It includes lunch with the teacher every day as well as tailor made activities during the week. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 15:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Inscription fee: | 60.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 30 US $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Internet access, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 USD US $. |
| Exams offered: | CELP, BRAS |
| School closed: | National holidays in Brazil: 01.Jan, 04.Feb, 05.Feb, 06.Feb, 21.Mar, 23.Mar, 21.Apr, 01.May, 22.May, 07.Sep, 12.Oct, 02.Nov, 15.Nov, 24.Dec, 25.Dec, 31.Dec And also on the following dates 25.Jan, 09.Jul, 15.Oct, 20.Nov, 08.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Portuguese, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Portuguese |
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 198 US $ week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 107 US $ week | ||||
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| 3 Homestay // Single room, half board | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 180 | -- | ||
| Double rooms can be booked by two students travelling together. Prices upon request. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 32 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 70 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Other leisure options: | Capoeira Brazilian Martial Art | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Fast Forward Institute: | Mercado Municipal, Modern Art Museum of São Paulo. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 8 |
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